Thursday, March 19, 2015

"Set your classroom expectations high, the higher the better. Expect the
most fantastic things to happen, not in the future but right now!"
Robert John Meehan "Be diligent in believing that what we do in the classroom could
possibly echo for a lifetime in the heart of a student." Robert John
Meehan"The essential nature of any Teacher is within our own hearts. Although an education
prepares us to teach, it is the love of learning that sustains us." Robert John Meehan"Nothing is so fatal to the well being of our children as remaining
indifferent to the education we provide for them." Robert John Meehan "As teachers, we have the ability to rebuild the world for our students.
By our sincere efforts we can make their world more rewarding, more
gratifying and perhaps... even more significant." Robert John Meehan "A gifted teacher is not only prepared to meet the needs of today's
student, but is also prepared to see the tomorrow in every student."
Robert John Meehan

"Make sure that our methodology is not simply packaging old wine in
new bottles. Teaching today requires a whole new vineyard." Robert John
Meehan
"Children need to be challenged and pushed, not to the point where
they give up but to the point where they think, "Wow, look at me go!"
Robert John Meehan

A few notes from our editor:

Robert
John Meehan's passion for the children and teachers in today's schools
has made him one of the nation's most popular educator/poets. His
understanding and compassion for the teaching profession has
established Robert John Meehan as one of the nation's leading poetic
voices for the American teacher.

Robert John Meehan's depth of experience as an inner-city teacher for a
period covering four decades is deeply embodied in his writing. His
ability to share the joy, sorrows and at times the horror of teaching in
our inner-city schools is brought to the forefront of each of his
selections. His position of respect by his peers in the teaching
profession is unmatched by any of today's educational expositors.

Robert John Meehan's
insight into the heart and soul of both teacher and student tugs at our
emotions like no other writer can. Once you have joined his journey
into today's classrooms you will see why Robert John Meehan has
become one of the most quoted educators.